One of a kind --- Bunny Con Bungay, Saudi-Arabia

The international advance aquatic therapy course by Johan Lambeck was one of a kind. The course was very organized and supported by rigorous presentation of theoretical concepts to ensure quality and effective treatment to any clients. During the course, Johan demonstrated the different aquatic exercises and techniques which are truly effective; Halliwick 10 points, Water Specific Therapy, Clinical Ai Chi, Bad Ragaz Ring Method, and the most daring and challenging aqua-fit (I am still feeling the sense of cramping muscles on my legs, hoooo!).

I am so grateful that I attended this course because of the comprehensive gained knowledge and skills shared by Johan. I remember the time when Johan demonstrated WST to a patient with spinal cord injury, who wishes to improve his walking. After few movements and techniques, the patient showed a good static standing and started to walk independently. The patient’s father was overwhelmed and started to walk away, silently cried because of joy.

In behalf of the staff who participated in the course, we are really thankful to Johan and Efthymia Vagena (5 days to teach the females) for coming to Riyadh, KSA to share their expertise and skills on aquatic therapy. The knowledge based on aquatic therapy concept, as presented by Johan, was very detailed supported by best evidences. Most of the participants changed their perspectives and views on how effective aquatic therapy to be use to serve clients with disabilities.

To all clinicians out there wondering what aquatic therapy means, please, I insist you to attend this course. You will have the chance to be equipped with super-skills in aquatic therapy. Don’t miss the next course schedule, book yourself and have the chance to start treating your clients with an effective approach.

Sound clinical judgement --- Karthik Babu, India

The aquatic therapy course (Hyderabad, 2018) taught by Johan Lambeck, senior lecturer of IATF is blended with evidence based lecture modules and practical sessions translating the aqua-dynamics into clinical practice. The pool experiences have abetted the physio colleagues in exploring the therapeutic ideas of rehabilitation, but not limited to neurological and orthopedic conditions. With an invaluable opportunity to treat patients in the pool, I believe that the aquatic therapy curriculum is well fitting into the framework of ICF, way beyond muscle control, strength, coordination, balance and relaxation!! Johan’s sound clinical judgment and covered sense of humor have complemented the aquatic training much informative, joyous and fun filled!!"

The aquatic therapy course (Hyderabad, 2018) taught by Johan Lambeck, senior lecturer of IATF is blended with evidence based lecture modules and practical sessions translating the aqua-dynamics into clinical practice. The pool Absolutely, it is a little step for man, but, a giant leap for Chinese therapists who have been devoting to this promising field.Honestly, Johan and Anne are very dynamic and engaging in the course. I have learned a lot. The Ai Chi skills and Halliwick movements are physically beneficial to help the patients restore the normal functions in theirpost-operative rehabilitation period. As an orthopaedic surgeon, I have to recognize it; I usually focus on the surgical techniques, just satisfied with clinical results in fixing the complicated fractures and excellent post-operative films, rather than rehabilitation. I have participated in many different orthopedic conferences to discuss many difficult cases, but ignored the very important part of the treatment. It is absolutely wrong! And, it is time to change my ideology.

After the course, I have enrolled seve ral Ai Chi movements to help an old female patient with comminuted fracture in proximal humerus. I deeply believe the outcomes will be amazing. I am very proud to be part of the first class of Aquatic Therapy in China.

We are glad to have had the workshop on Water Specific Therapy in the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute, conducted by our Physiotherapy department in Hamad Medical Centre (HMC) in March 2017. We are really proud to acquire the knowledge and skills on Water Specific Therapy, Halliwick and Ai chi from a veteran, dynamic and legendary instructor Mr. Johan Lambeck. He is the experienced master in this field who is so friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. His explanations and demonstration on various concepts, clinical reasoning and evidence based practices helped us gain specific skills and encourages us to do more research in the field. Mr.Lambeck allow the participants to think out of the box.

On the other hand the course was dynamic & brainstorming, The theoretical part is attractive & the practice was motivating. The practical part also was very helpful , work related, new techniques & methods were presented especially in the field of group therapy & interactive exercises. Lively demonstrations covers various & wide topics in our field.

The Teacher who has no inhibitions to share and leads us to think in a systematic manner through evidence, assignments and clinical cases is the right person to learn from. Having a vast experience in teaching with a clinical background and having worked with founders, Johan Lambeck is the right ambassador in shaping Aquatic Physical Therapy. We were happy to have him with us in India to begin the chapter of WST & BRRM the first certification program.C.G. Prashanth, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Dharwad, India

Johan Lambeck has twice given courses (2014 and 2015) in WST in Finland.

Johan is an inspiring lecturer with a great sense of humor and it doesn’t get dull listening to him. He delivers new aspects in water therapy and enriches his lectures with many video examples. He has given us a great deal of new tools through Halliwick WST.

As physiotherapists and special swimming teachers we can highly recommend him as a lecturer and as a teacher of new practices in the pool.

“I´ve been working with aquatherapy for many years in many countries. It was very refressening to meet Johan in Helsinki 2015. He has such a humble and humouristic approach in his teaching. He gave me new ideas and tools to use in practise. Thank You Johan for your inspiration!”Heidi Abrahamsson, Physiotherapist

It was amazing, the best aquatic classes I have been to!! Thank you so much. I hope to come to Halliwick next Spring! So glad to meet you. I wonder if they even know what an amazing wealth of knowledge and instructor they have in your country!

Johan is more than a teacher -- Inertia Therapy Services, Phoenix, USA

Halliwick Aquatic Therapy (as taught in April 204 in Phoenix) is more than a technique. It is a concept that flows from the principles of kinesiology and requires a balanced understanding of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics.

Likewise, Johan is more than a teacher. His drive for educating the medical community is only surpassed by his evident passion for the patients that benefit from his expertise.

As an instructor, Johan is dynamic and engaging. He easily adjusts his communication style to conform to his audience. Johan not only clearly explains what evidence is available, but he also encourages you to pursue additional research so desperately needed in the field. It is clear why Johan is the leading expert in Halliwick Water Specific Therapy and also a principal voice in aquatics.

Far reaching value -- Dori Maxon, San Francisco

I’ve wanted to take the Halliwick Aquatic Therapy Certification course for years from Johan Lambeck PT (the master), which was made possible by Stacy Lynch of Inertia Therapy Services in April 2014 in Phoenix AZ.

Johan is extraordinarily knowledgeable and the number one teacher in the world on this topic. What I learned in this course has changed how I look at treatment and how we train our staff. The value of this training and technique is far reaching and will continue expand for me in time. I can’t wait to take a refresher course to learn more! Thank you!

I am very proud to be part of the first class of Halliwick Aquatic Therapy Certified practitioners in the country. Thanks to Inertia for this wonderful course and for bringing Johan to the states. This course has and will continue to change the way we deliver care to our pediatric clients! THANK YOU!!

Encouraging new projects --- Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir

Aquatic therapy is a fairly new concept for Turkiye even though some of the oldest spas were located in the border of Turkey. We are proud to say that Dokuz Eylül University School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation is the first school in Turkiye which commences the evidence based aquatic therapy education. However we should thank Johan Lambeck for all his support and contributions on both for aquatic therapy education and practice.

It is always a pleasure to listen his actual and scientifically supported presentations. His practical sessions were not only informative but enjoyable and inspiring.

His passion to his work and his diligence encourage us for new projects such as Evidence Based Aquatic Therapy Congress 2013 in İzmir.

Working with such a consummate professional like him is always an honor and hope to see him again in the near future.

Mehtap MalkoçDirector of DEU School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

A major resource to the field --- NASMI, Washington State University

It has been a true pleasure to work with with Johan over the past several decades, in our collaborations on aquatic therapy education both within the USA and internationally. Johan is a wellspring of energy and knowledge, dedicated to furthering the science and practice of aquatic therapy, and a true educator. He has contributed excellent chapters to the last 2 editions of my textbook, "Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy," greatly enhancing the value of the book. I view him as a major resource to the field.

Bruce E. Becker, MD, MSDirector, National Aquatics and Sports Medicine InstituteWashington State University

Many new ideas and tools --- La Fundación Pita López, Madrid, Spain

It has been an honour for us to be able to benefit from the experience and knowledge of Johan Lambeck in Madrid. He has a wealth of up-to-date knowledge to share, both regarding research in physiotherapy and the latest developments in the field of rehabilitation, and this has is reflected in his classes. As a teacher, he has been able to introduce new concepts and he has given us ideas and tools that we are able to apply in the clinic with our patients.

The course has given us many new ideas and it has shown us that there are many useful elements to consider within acquatic therapy, as well as knowledge regarding designing individualized water-based treatments. Johan has helped severely affected patients to remain active, independent and experiment with new sensations such as the effects of flotation. During the practical sessions he was able to bring the group together, introducing a number of games and activities in the water.

We hope that in the near future Johan will come back to Spain so that we can continue to benefit and learn from these excellent courses.

Back home fully satisfied --- Hidrokinesis Mendoza Argentina

We have always wanted to bring Johan Lambeck to Argentina since we knew him. He's been coming from 2008 once a year and the results are great. People come to the courses because they are eager to know the methods Johan teaches, and they go back home fully satisfied.We have found his performance has always been highly professional as well as updated.His innovative speeches make the intercommunication easier and more effective generating satisfactory results, because people interact every now and then when the situation requires it, and he allows that to happen during the whole course.All of us are very thankful of sharing his knowledge, experiences and advises, and we look forward to keep on bringing him to Argentina in the upcoming years to continue with the development of aquatic therapies.

Remarkable growth --- IATF-Korea

It is always an honor to have Mr. Johan Lambeck in Korea every year since 1997. He cooperated also with the Korean Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy (KAAPT) and we have held a variation of courses related to aquatic (physical) therapy: Halliwick, Bad Ragaz Ring Method, Aquatic relaxation, special course in Pediatrics, Neurology or Orthopedics, and so on. More than 1000 participants in Korea have completed one of his courses became an aquatic physical therapy specialist. It is not too much to say that his dedicated work and consistent support helped the remarkable growth of aquatic therapy in Korea. Aquatic therapy is now regarded as one of outstanding treatments in rehabilitation. Many of the MSc and PhD students have published their theses with topics of aquatic therapy. In terms of infrastructure, sizable hospitals and federal governments became interested in aquatic therapy, and well-designed facilities have been established across the country. Eventually, this trend leads to increase opportunities for patients to choose when they consider their treatment. Currently, we plan to open more lectures to other health professions and the public as well as to physical therapists to satisfy needs of people who want to improve their health function. The KAAPT deeply appreciates Johan's effort and contribution to introduce aquatic therapy in Korea, and hopes that this successful relationship between the KAAPT and Johan Lambeck will last in the future.

We have been organizing Johan Lambeck´s aquatic physiotherapy courses in Brazil for over 10 years. We followed the growth and the strengthening of its program and pedagogic structure. The teaching of the base methods (Halliwick, Water Specific Therapy, Bad Ragaz Ring Method, Relaxation) developed to include other topics relevant to the physiotherapic work and to the effective and correct use of the methods: clinical reasoning, compatibility with the ICF, search for evidences in the Internet, assessments in dryland and in water. Pratice with patients during the courses is essential. Every year, new improvements and updated information are brought about the state of art of physiotherapy in general and aquatic physiotherapy in particular, reflecting his participation in courses and congresses and enabling him to get acquainted and aware of what is going on all over the world, a unique feature, turning him a link between professionals from all continents. His permanent campaign and preach to assure the level of quality of techniques and methods cojoins his intensive schedule of courses to educate physiotherapists in aquatic physiotherapy, as well as instructors. Alike James McMillan´s activities in the late XX Century in setting the foundations of the modern aquatic physiotherapy, Johan Lambeck´s activities in the early XXI Century to keep alive, improve and spread around those foundations, apart from linking people, are a milestone as well in the history of aquatic physiotherapy.

The “Water specific therapy in neurological adult” course was completed with success at Filoktitis Rehabilitation center (Athens, Greece) in February 2014. 19 participants attended the course from the Greek rehabilitation field . The theory part was very interesting and updated with the new elements in aquatic therapy. The practice was applications of Halliwick in neurologic patients based on clinical reasoning and evidence based theory. The patient’s demonstration therapy from Johan Lambeck gave the participants the opportunity to enrich their clinical thinking and alternatives ways to manage the neurologic patient. It was a great seminar.!! Thank you Johan!! Efthymia VagenaSenior aquatic therapist

Absolute Authority --- EWAC Netherlands B.V.

Johan is an absolute authority in the knowledge field of aquatic therapy. I have never met anyone who can explain and scientifically support the therapy to me as a lay person as he can. Besides his huge academic knowledge, Johan has a strong practical background, which enables him also to practically demonstrate what he explains and teaches in the classroom.

Johan is a proficient speaker who can catch the audience with lively presentations. Johan plays an active role in the proliferation of knowledge on the subject of aquatic therapy by publishing his own work, and supporting the publication of work from others on the EWAC Library where he functions as a member of the consultancy board."